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jimluftas wrote:

Super_Clarets wrote:

jimluftas wrote:

Super_Clarets wrote:
Oh dear...

&quot;Everton’s search for two new strikers has seen them prepare a move for Blackburn Rovers talisman Jordan Rhodes. The Scotland international has emerged as a priority acquisition after being hit by the double-departure of loanees Romelu Lukaku and Lacina Traore.

"The club insider revealed Rhodes ticks the boxes in the eyes of Everton’s technical staff as he can replicate the kind of physical presence provided by the two outgoing forwards, and he has also demonstrated a keen eye for goal.

"He found the back of the net on 25 occasions last season and is considered one of the hottest properties outside of the top flight.

"Blackburn’s failure to launch a serious push for promotion back to the Premier League puts them in a difficult position should Everton firm up their interest with an official approach, and at the age of 24 Rhodes may feel ready to test himself at the highest level."

Who ever wrote that tripe knows nothing if they are comparing the physical presence of Rhodes to lukaku?! I would expect Everton to aim a little higher than Rhodes but if they fancy him then £10 million will easily buy us a replacement.

I don't think they can compare the physical presence of Rhodes to Lukaku. Romelu Lukaku is 6' 4" and built like a heavy weight boxer, I don't think there are many players you can realistically compare his presence to. He's also not a Martinez type player, Rhodes is, and with the need to replace two outgoing strikers I thing he'll be high on their list of potentials especially given that Blackburn Rovers need to sell to show a willingness to comply with FFP rules.

A fee of £6million is far more likely with Venky's having to cut costs across the board asap. There is then the fee still owed to Huddersfield from the original transfer along with a 20% sell-on fee, which means you might not have much to replace him with. Perhaps his replacement is already present in Varney?

The days of Blackburn spending millions of pounds are long gone my friend. Any incoming money will be used to offset the losses as per the conditions of FFP.

He won't be going anywhere for £6 million. It think you're a little too obsessed with FFP. Nearly as bad as your rovers obsession.

Possibly not, possibly a figure closer to £4million will be enough. You simply can't offer anything at Blackburn Rovers anymore, and once you are named and shamed by FFP the whole of football will be taking a bite out of you knowing that you cannot possibly refuse when money is put on the table.

I really fear for you lot next season, I think you're going to take a hammering.

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